Instructions

1. Beat the egg whites and 1/4 cup of sugar in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form.
2. Add the vanilla extract and mix.
3. Mix the almond flour with the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar in a large bowl.
4. Add the egg whites to the almond flour mixture and fold until combined.
5. Refrigerate the dough for 15-20 minutes or until it solidifies.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cooking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Scoop the cookie dough out one tablespoon at a time, leaving room between the cookies to expand while baking.
8. Place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the top of the cookies are lightly brown.
9. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
10. Decorate with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, or a drizzle of chocolate syrup.